Career and Education Opportunities for Chiefs of Police in Kansas

Kansas has a population of 2,818,747, which has grown by 4.85% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Sunflower State," its capital is Topeka, though its most populous city is Wichita.

The national trend for chiefs of police sees this job pool growing by about 8.1% over the next eight years. In general, chiefs of police supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

The income of a chief of police is about $29 per hour or $61,800 yearly on average in Kansas. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is about $36 hourly or $75,490 annually on average. Compared with people working in the overall category of Police and Security, people working as chiefs of police in Kansas earn more. They earn more than people working in the overall category of Police and Security nationally. Jobs in this field include: criminal and patrol division commander deputy sheriff, sheriff chief deputy, and community relations police lieutenant.

In 2008, there were a total of 1,875,134 jobs in Kansas. The average annual income was $38,886 in 2008, up from $37,414 the previous year. The unemployment rate in Kansas was 6.7% in 2009, which has grown by 2.3% since the previous year. Approximately 25.8% of Kansas residents have college degrees, which is higher than the national average.

The top industries in Kansas include machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers, mineral wool manufacturing, and medical laboratories. Notable tourist destinations include the Great Plains Transportation Museum, the Great Plains Nature Center, and the Kansas Aviation Museum.

CITIES WITH Chief of Police OPPORTUNITIES IN Kansas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Chief of Police

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In general, chiefs of police supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Every day, chiefs of police are expected to be able to articulate ideas and problems. They need to listen to and understand others in meetings. It is also important that they read and understand documents and reports.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Kansas include:

Criminal Investigator. Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

Customs Inspector. Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.

Sheriff. Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.

Transportation Security Officer. Inspect baggage or cargo and screen passengers to detect and prevent potentially dangerous objects from being transported into secure areas or onto aircraft.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Kansas

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Kansas has a population of 2,818,747, which has grown by 4.85% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Sunflower State," its capital is Topeka, though its biggest city is Wichita. In 2008, there were a total of 1,875,134 jobs in Kansas. The average annual income was $38,886 in 2008, up from $37,414 in 2007. The unemployment rate in Kansas was 6.7% in 2009, which has grown by 2.3% since the previous year. Approximately 25.8% of Kansas residents have college degrees, which is higher than the national average.

The top industries in Kansas include machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers, mineral wool manufacturing, and medical laboratories. Notable tourist destinations include the Exploration Place, the Indian Center Museum & Gift Shop, and the Great Plains Nature Center.